Psalms: The Wisdom Of Praise - A Survey of the Bible
Psalms: The Wisdom of Praise
A Survey of the Bible
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Worship - J.I. Packer
Music in the Old Testament - Tucker
Psalms and Proverbs were Edited - Heiser
A Holistic Reading of the Psalms - VanGemeren
Psalms Charts - Wilson
Introduction: An Invitation
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed the Psalms?
• Who compiled the Psalms?
• When were the Psalsm assembled?
• Why do we have the Psalms?
Content: How and What?
• How are the Psalms organized?
- Introductory Psalms
• Align with the Torah (Psalm 1)
• Submit to the King (Psalm 2)
- Book 1 (Psalms 3-41)
- Book 2 (Psalms 42-72)
- Book 3 (Psalms 73-89)
- Book 4 (Psalms 90-106)
- Book 5 (Psalms 107-145)
- Concluding Psalms (Psalms 146-150)
• What is the message of the Psalms?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does this fit?
- The Hymnbook of God’s people teaches us how to Praise God in all circumstances.
- A soulful/emotional connection of our life to the heart of God.
- A beautiful expression of a heart of worship throughout life.
• What should we believe?
- God is great, and God is good.
- God is active in our lives as He has been throughout history.
- God can handle our hearts when we cry “out of the depths.”
• How should we behave?
- Descriptive Praise: Praise God for Who He is.
- Declarative Praise: Praise God for what He has done.
- Lament: Praise God for what He will do even when you don’t see it.
Next Steps
• Orient yourself to who God is with Descriptive Praise.
• Honestly bring your heart to God with open hands with Proper Lament.
• Reorient yourself to what God has done with Declarative Praise.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Psalm 1-2 (Torah and King)
•. Tuesday - Psalm 13 (A Classic Lament)
•. Wednesday - Psalm 15 (Liturgy at the Gate)
•. Thursday - Psalm 22 (A Cyclical Lament)
•. Friday - Psalm 73 (A Psalm of Trust)
•. Saturday - Psalm 103 (Declarative Praise)
• Sunday - Psalm 146-150 (Hallelujah: A Call to Praise the Lord)
Finances
Weekly Budget 31,390
Giving For 05/21 32,243
Giving For 05/28 13,252
YTD Budget 1,506,707
Giving. 1,499,532
OVER/(UNDER) (7,175)
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Nine Months That Will Change Your Life - Downline
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Questions? Contact Chris Kear at chris@downlineconway.com.